Ex-Formula 1 driver Mark Webber has admitted that he thought Fernando Alonso’s driving during the 2023 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix was a “bit dangerous”, when he tried to catch out Lewis Hamilton. Hamilton accused Alonso of trying to brake test him on the run into Turn 5, after the Spaniard had exited the pits for
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Ex-Formula 1 driver turned pundit Martin Brundle believes Fernando Alonso’s antics against Lewis Hamilton during the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix were “sketchy”, following claims he brake tested his former McLaren partner. Hamilton accused Alonso of brake testing him mid-race, after the Spaniard exited the pits directly ahead of Hamilton following his second and final pit-stop.
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After securing his 19th win of 2023 at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, Max Verstappen comically interviewed Fernando Alonso, where it was discovered that they are both testing GT3 cars during the winter break. Verstappen converted pole position into victory yet again last weekend at the Yas Marina Circuit, a venue he’s now been victorious
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Fernando Alonso addressed accusations made by Lewis Hamilton that he tried to brake test the seven-time World Champion during Sunday’s Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, which brought the 2023 season to a close. When Alonso exited the pits following his second pit-stop, he rejoined the Yas Marina Circuit directly ahead of Hamilton, who was right on
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Lewis Hamilton accused Fernando Alonso of brake testing him during the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix on Sunday, whilst approaching Turn 5. Whilst running in 12th place, Hamilton found himself behind directly behind Alonso when the Spaniard exited the pits. Hamilton was right on the gearbox of his old McLaren teammate when the swept through Turn
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Italian racing driver and commentator Davide Valsecchi has told Red Bull to replace Sergio Perez with Fernando Alonso, as he believes the Spaniard could take the fight to Max Verstappen. Perez has offered Verstappen little in terms of competition this season, with the Mexican having endured an inconsistent year. The 33-year-old started 2023 with two
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Fernando Alonso has praised former McLaren team-mate Lewis Hamilton for “still fighting always”, despite the fact Mercedes don’t have a package good enough to challenge Red Bull. The last 18 months or so have been torrid for Hamilton and for Mercedes, who have failed to design an adequate package capable of challenging for victories. George
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Fernando Alonso recently spoke very highly of former team-mate and rival Lewis Hamilton, who he admitted “motivates all of us” in the way he continues to push despite having claimed seven titles. Hamilton and Alonso were team-mates at McLaren in 2007, in what was Hamilton’s rookie season. From the get-go, the duo had a heated
MoreEx-Formula 1 driver Felipe Massa has slammed former team-mate Fernando Alonso for putting him in a “difficult mental condition”, which resulted in the Brazilian driver “making mistakes”. Massa partnered Alonso at Ferrari from 2010-2013, before he left the Maranello-based squad to join Williams in 2014, in what was the final move of his career. The
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Sergio Perez was full of praise for Fernando Alonso after Sunday’s Brazilian Grand Prix, where the Aston Martin driver pipped the Mexican to the final podium position by a miniscule 0.053s. Perez enjoyed an excellent weekend at Interlagos where he looked like his old self, much to the delight of Red Bull. He pulled off
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